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NBA Finals 2023: Why Nikola Jokic pointed at his hand after Game 1 -- and no, it wasn't a taunt

No, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic's point toward his hand as he walks off the floor after wins is not a reference to the championship ring that he's a few victories away from earning. It's a gesture meant for his little girl, taken from one of his toddler daughter Ognjena's favorite songs.

"It's just a song that we sing," Jokic said during a SportsCenter interview after the Nuggets took a 3-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference finals.

"It's not a big deal, but she likes it, and I just want to have some connection with her.